Inequality has an origin. In this course, you will learn about the American system of incarceration that cripples those who have been involved in it. This system also specifically imprisons more black and brown people than any other racial groups. But from where did this disparity come?
Lessons
Fresh Perspectives: Fight the Power
This lesson contains a short video segment of a CCDA speaker. As you see it and listen to the content, pay attention to the way she talks about the mass incarceration, the "War on Drugs," and the [...]Read More
Biblical Foundations: Fight the Power
The following passages are all biblical calls to advocate for the prisons. Remember that many of the writers of the New Testament were at one point jailed for the crime of speaking the truth of God’s [...]Read More
Overview: Fight the Power
In 2013, Michelle Alexander delivered a speech at the CCDA national conference. A known civil rights activist, Alexander spoke on the topic of mass incarceration, wheat sheet many others have dubbed [...]Read More
Next Steps Challenge: Fight the Power
Take some time to pray and reflect and allow God’s Spirit to speak into your thoughts. Think about how you (individually or collectively) could engage in the following practical ways with neighbors or [...]Read More